3-alkoxy-thianaphthene-2-carboxamides

ABSTRACT

THE 3-ALKOXY-THIANAPHTHENE-2-CARBOXAMIDES OF THIS INVENTION ARE EFFECTIVE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MAMMALS AFFLICTED WITH EMESIS.WHEN ADMINISTERED TO DOGS IN DOSAGES OF 250 UG./KG., COMPOUNDS OF THIS INVENTION GIVES 100% PROTECTION AGAINST VOMITING NORMALLY INDUCED BY SUBCUTANEOUS ADMINISTRATION OF APOMORPHINE. THE COMPOUNDS OF THIS INVENTION ALSO FAVORABLY MODIFY BEHAVIOR DISTUBANCES IN MAMMALS.

United States Patent "ce 3,838,169 3-ALKOXY-TNAPHTHENE-Z-CARBOXAMIDES Michel Leon Thominet, Paris, France, assiguor to Societe dlEtudes Scientifiques et lndustrielles de llle-de-France, Paris, France No Drawing. Continuation-impart of application Ser. No. 140,605, May 5, 1971, now Patent No. 3,745,175, dated July 10, 1973, which is a continuation-in-part of abandoned application Ser. No. 845,509, July 28, 1969. This application Apr. 5, 1973, Ser. No. 348,297 Claims priority, application France, July 29, 1968, 161,060; Oct. 28, 1968, 171,684 Int. Cl. C07d 63/18 US. Cl. 260-3305 8 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The 3-alkoxy-thianaphthene-2-carboxamides of this invention are effective for the treatment of mammals afflicted with emesis. When administered to dogs in dosages of 250 g./kg., compounds of this invention give 100% protection against vomiting normally induced by subcutaneous administration of apomorphine. The compounds of this invention also favorably modify behavior distubances in mammals.

This is a continuation-in-part of the pending US. patent application Ser. No. 140,605, filed May 5, 1971, now U.S. Pat. No. 3,745,175, which in turn is a continuation-inpart of the application Ser. No. 845,509, filed July 28, 1969, now abandoned.

This invention relates to 3-alkoxy-thianaphthene-2- carboxamides and more particularly to such carboxamides, the dioxides thereof and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and quaternary ammonium salts of such carboxamides.

The invention also includes methods of treatment of behavior disturbances or emesis of mammals with such compounds.

The 3-alkoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamides of this invention have the formula:

C O NH (CH2) DA.

in which R and R are the same or different and are hydrogen, lower alkoxy, preferably having less than carbon atoms, halogen (such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine), nitro or amino. Examples of lower alkoxy are methoxy, ethoxy and isopropoxy. B is allyl or lower alkyl, preferably having less than 5 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl and n-propyl; and n is 1, 2 or 3. A is mono lower alkylamino, di lower alkylamino, a 5 or 6 membered heterocyclic nitrogenous monovalent radical with or without oxygen nitrogen-lower alkyl, nitrogen-allyl or an additional nitrogen atom connected through a nitrogen atom of the heterocyclic radical to the terminal methylene group of formula (1) or a mono valent radical having the formula:

in which in is 1 or 2 and R is allyl or lower alkyl, preferably having less than 5 carbon atoms. Preferably, all of the lower alkylamino radicals and the lower alkyl groups of the 5 or 6 membered heterocyclic nitrogenous monovalent radical have less than 7 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isobutyl and amyl. Examples when A is a heterocyclic nitrogenous monovalent radical are piperidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, piperazino and morpholino.

This invention also includes the 1,1-dioxides, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and the quaternary ammonium salts of the 3-alkoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamides of formula 1). The acid addition salts may be of organic acids, such as acetic acid, succinic acid or citric acid or inorganic acids, such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid or phosphoric acid. If the 3- alkoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamides or their derivatives of this invention have one or more asymmetric carbon atoms, they may exist as the dextro or levo forms or racemic mixtures.

The compositions of this invention are useful as antiemetics and as agents in alleviating behavior disturbances in mammals.

The preparation of the compositions of this invention comprises cycling a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl 2- carbomethoxymethylthio benzoate with the aid of an alkali metal alcoholate, as sodium methylate, to obtain a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl 3-hydroxythianaphthene-2- carboxylate which is alkylized by means of an alkylizing agent such as dimethyl sulfate or ethyl p-toluene sulfonate. The substituted or unsubstituted S-methoxythianaphthene-Z-carboxylic acid obtained by saponification of the ester is then converted to an amide by the desired amine.

A more comprehensive understanding of this invention is obtained by reference to the following examples:

EXAMPLE I N- (die thylaminoethyl -3 -methoxy-thianaphthene-Z- carboxamide Stage A.-2-carboxy-methylthio-benzoic acid: Into a 1 liter flask equipped with an agitator, a thermometer and a dropping funnel, there is introduced 137 g. (1 mole) of anthranilic acid, 200 ml. of water and 105 m1. of concentrated hydrochloric acid. The mixture is heated to complete dissolution, and then 105 ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid is added. The hydrochloride of the anthranilic acid precipitates in the form of a very thick mass. It is cooled to about 0 C. and into the pasty mixture there is poured drop by drop a solution of 69 g. (1 mole) of sodium nitrite in 140 ml. of water. The temperature is maintained between 0 and 5 C.

A brown solution is obtained which is agitated for one hour between 0 and 5 C. The excess hydrochloric acid is neutralized by the addition of 150 g. of potassium acetate, to obtain a pH of about 4.

The diazoic solution thus obtained is poured dropwise into a solution containing 320 g. of potassium xanthate (2 mole) in 440 ml. of water. The operation is done at between and C. The nitrogen separates rapidly and the solution becomes cloudy. After cooling, the product is precipitated by the addition of 160 ml. of hydrochloric acid. The precipitated product is drained and washed on a filter with water. The product is then put in suspension in 400 ml. of water, and 200 ml. of sodium hydroxide and the mixture is heated for 2 hours in a bainmarie. The solid dissolves, giving a brown-red solution. To this solution there is added dropwise a solution of 132 g. (0.9 mole +excess of 50%) of chloracetic acid dissolved in ml. of water to which is added ml. of 30% sodium hydroxide.

The solution thus obtained is heated for 2 hours at reflux, the pH being maintained at about 3. It is then cooled and 16 ml. of sodium hydroxide is added to take the pH to 7.8.

The solution is filtered, passed through charcoal and the acid is precipitated with ml. of hydrochloric acid.

Patented Sept. 24, 1974" 3 There are obtained 153 g. (yield: 72%) of 2-carboxymethylthiobenzoic acid (m.p.: 214-215 C.).

Stage B.-Methyl 2 carbomethoxymethyl-thio-benzoate: Into a 2 liter flask equipped with a reflux refrigerant, there are introduced 450 g. of methyl alcohol, then in small portions, while cooling 232 g. of 100% sultric acid and then 128 g. of 2-carbomethylthio-benzoic acid (0.6 mole). There is obtained a red suspension which dissolves under heat. The mixture is refluxed for 9 hours. There is then distilled one part of alcohol and the remaining solution is poured into 4 liters of water containing 254 g. of sodium carbonate. The methyl 2-carbomethoxy-methylthio-benzoate precipitates. It is drained, washed with water until the sulfate ions are eliminated, and air-dried. There are obtained 113 g. of product, (1n.p.:4950 C.) (yield: 65

Stage C.Methyl 3-hydroxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxylate: In a 500 ml. flask equipped with a reflux refrigerant there is dissolved 9 g. of sodium in 180 ml. of methyl alcohol. The mixture is cooled and there is added in small portions 95 g. (0.40 mole) of methyl Z-carbomethoxymethyl-thio-benzoate. There is observed no dissolution, but there is immediate transformation of the ester in sodium salt of thianaphthene formed in the form of a thick yellow precipitate. When the introduction is terminated, the mixture is allowed to react for 4 hours at room temperature. The precipitate is redissolved by the addition of 1.8 liter of water. The solution is filtered and passed through charcoal. The methyl 3-hydroxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxylate is then precipitated by the addition of 50 ml. of acetic acid. It is drained, washed with water and dried. There are obtained 73 g. of product (yield: 89%) (m.p.: 105- 160 C.).

Stage D.Methyl-3-methoxy thianaphthene-Z-carboxylate: In a flask equipped with an impervious agitator, a reflux refrigerant and a thremometer, there is dissolved 50 g. (0.24 mole) of methyl 3-hydroxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxylate in 250 ml. of acetone at about 40 C. There is added 33 g. of methyl sulfate, then 33 g. of potassium carbonate. There is obtained a suspension which is refluxed for 3 hours. One part of the acetone is distilled and the residue reclaimed by the addition of 500 ml. of Water. The methyl is drained, washed with water and dried. 52 g. of product is obtained (yield: 99%) (m.p.: 6667 C.).

Stage E.3-methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-earboxylic acid: In a 250 ml. flask equipped with a reflux refrigerant, there is dissolved 52 g. (0.23 mole) of methyl 3-rnethoxythianaphthene-Z-carboxylate in 75 ml. of 95% alcohol. There is added 24 ml. of sodium hydroxide and the mixture is brought to reflux in a water bath. The sodium salt of thianaphthene-carboxylic acid formed precipitates and forms a mass at the start of heating. The reflux is maintained for two hours and the precipitate recovered in 750 ml. of water. The solution obtained is filtered and passed through charcoal, and then the 3-methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxylic acid is precipitated by 25 ml. of hydrochloric acid. The product is drained, washed in water until the chorine ions are eliminated and dried at about 50 C. There are obtained 46 g. of product (yield: 96%) (mp: 182- 183 Stage F.-3-Methoxy-thianaphthene-2-carbonyl chloride: Into a 250 ml. flask equipped with a reflux refrigerant, there are introduced 50 g. of thionyl chloride and 44 g. (0.21 mole) of 3-rnethoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxylic acid. The mixture is heated in a water-bath at 50 C. until it is completely dissolved. The excess thionyl chloride is then distilled under vacuum. The solid residue is reclaimed with 50 ml. of petroleum ether. The 3-methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carbonyl chloride is drained, washed with petroleum ether and dried under vacuum. There are obtained 47 g. of product (yield: 99%) (mp: 9394 0).

Stage G.-N- (diethylaminoethyl -3-methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide: In a 500 ml. flask with thermometer, agitator and dropping funnel, there are introduced 24 g.

(0.205 mole) of diethylaminoethylamine and 150 ml. of methylethylketone. It is cooled at 5 C. and there is then added in small portions 3-methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carbonyl chloride. At the end of 2 hours the thianaphthenecarboxamide hydrochloride formed partially crystalizes. It is recovered in 500 ml. of water.

The solution obtained is filtered and the base is precipitated by the addition of 30 ml. of ammonia. It is decanted, and the aqueous solution is extracted with ether. The organic solution obtained is washed in water and dried on potassium carbonate. The ether is then completely distilled under vacuum. There are obtained 46 g. of N-(diethylaminoethyl)-3-methoxy-thianaphthene 2 carboxamide (yield: 84%) in the form of an orange-red liquid.

Stage H.The base obtained in the preceding stage is dissolved in 40 ml. of absolute alcohol, and 16 g. of 85% of phosphoric acid dissolved in 40 m1. of absolute alcohol is added. The phosphate of N-(diethylaminoethyl)-3-methoxythianaphthene-2-carboxamide precipitates. It is drained, washed with 50 ml. of absolute alcohol and dried at 60 C. It is a white solid (m.p.: 173174 C.).

EXAMPLE II N-( 1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl -3-methoxy-thianaphthene- 2-carboxamide Stage A through F are the same as those described in Example I.

Stage G.-Into a 500 ml. flask equipped with an agitator and a thermometer, there are introduced 26 g. (0.205 mole) of 1ethyl-2-arninomethylpyrrolidine and 150 ml. of methylethylketone, and while maintaining the temperature between 5 and 10 C. there are added in small portions, 47 g. (0.207 mole) of 3-methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carbonyl chloride.

After the introduction is terminated, agitation is continued while allowing the temperature to mount. The solution obtained is then recovered with 500 ml. of water. All the solvent is removed and the base is precipitated by the addition of 30 ml. of ammonia. This base is extracted with ether and the ether dried after washing in water on potassium carbonate.

The solvent is then completely distilled under vacuum. There are obtained 58 g. of N-(1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl) 3 methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide in the form of a violet liquid (yield: 89%

Stage H.Phosphate of N-(1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-methoxy-thianaphthene 2 carboxamide: There are dissolved 55 g. (0.17 mole) of 1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl- 3-methoxy-thianaphthene-2-carboxamide in 100 ml. of alcohol and to that solution is added 20 g. of 85 phosphoric acid dissolved in m1. of alcohol at 95 C. The phosphate of N-( l-ethyl 2 pyrrolidylmethyl)-3- methoxy-thianaphthene 2 carboxamide formed crystallizes. It is drained and washed with 50 ml. of 95% alcohol and dried at room temperature. It is a white solid. (mp: 177178 C.).

EXAMPLE III N-(diethylaminoethyl)-1,1-dioxy-3-methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide Stage A.2-(carboxymethyl sulfonyl) benzoic acid: Into a 3 liter flask equipped with a reflux and agitator, there are introduced 178 g. (0.84 mole) of 2-carboxymethylthiobenzoic acid and 50 ml. of acetic acid. There is obtained a suspension to which 550 ml. of hydrogen peroxide solution to 102 volumes is added in small portions. The mixture is heated at 70 for 6 hours. The solution obtained becomes yellow, then greenish. It is heated for 4 hours at reflux until the oxygen is completely released. After the acetic acid and the water have been removed under vacuum, the 2-(carboxy-methyl-sulfonyl)-benzoic acid formed crystallizes. It is drained, placed in suspension in ml. of benzene, again refiltered and washed on the filter with benzene. There are obtained 191 g. of product (yield: 93%) (m.p.: 161162 C.).

Stage B.Methyl 2- (carbomethoxymethylsulfonyl) benzoate: Into a 2 liter flask equipped with a reflux and agitator, there are introduced 585 g. of methyl alcohol, then there is poured in small portions 310 g. of 100% sulfuric acid and 191 g. (0.78 mole) of 2-carboxymethylsulfonyl-benzoic acid are added. The mixture is refluxed for 9 hours. After one part of the alcohol has been removed under vacuum, the residue is poured into 5 liters of water containing 335 g. of sodium carbonate. The ester formed precipitates. It is drained, washed in water until the sulphate ions are eliminated and dried at 40 C. There are obtained 169 g. of methyl 2-(carbornethoxymethylsulfonyl)-benzoate (yield: 80%) (m.p.: 102103 C.).

Stage C.--Methyl 1,1-dioxy-3-hydroxythianaphthene-2- carboxylate: In a 1 liter flask equipped with an agitator and a reflux and refrigerant there are dissolved 14 g. of sodium (0.62 mole) in 500 ml. of methyl alcohol. To the solution of sodium methylate obtained, there are added 169 g. (0.62 mole) of methyl 2-carbomethoxymethylsulfonyl benzoate. The product dissolves progressively. Agitation is continued constantly for 4 /2 hours at room temperature. Then 5 liters of water are added. The methyl 1,1-dioxy-3-hydroxy-thianaphthene-2-carboxylate is then precipitated by the addition of hydrochloric acid. It is drained, washed with Water until the chloride ions are eliminated and dried at ordinary temperature. There are obtained 126 g. (yield: 84.5%) of product melting at 189190 C.

Stage D.-Methyl 1,1-dioXy-3-chloro-thianaphthene-2- carboxylate: Into a 500 ml. flask equipped with a reflux refrigerant, there are introduced 132 g. (0.55 mole) of 1,1-dioxy-3-hydroxy-thianaphthene-Z-methyl carboxylate, then 264 g. of thionyl chloride and 5.5 ml. of pyridine. A slurry is obtained when heated at reflux on a bain-marie. Heating is continued for 4 hours. Then the excess of thionyl chloride is removed. There remains 216 g. of a crystallized, yellow product which is recovered with 400 ml. of petroleum ether, drained and washed with 350 ml. of petroleum ether and dried quickly. This product formed of methyl 1,1-dioxy-3-chloro-thianaphthene-2-carboxylate is put immediately into reaction by the following step.

Stage E.-Methyl 1,1-dioxy-3-methoxy-thianaphthene- 2-carboxylate: In a 1 liter flask equipped with an impervious agitator, a reflux refrigerant and a thermometer, there are dissolved 32 g. (2.5 O.35- mole) of sodium in 400 ml. of methyl alcohol. The product of Stage D is then added, avoiding a temperature rising up to C. There is obtained an orange solid. After 4 hours, 4 liters of Water are added. The precipitated product is drained, washed with water and dried. There are obtained g. (yield: 21%) of methyl 1,1-dioxy-3-methoxy-thianaphthene-2- carboxylate (m.p.: 162163 C.).

Stage F.N-(diethylaminoethyl)-1,1-dioxy-3-methoxy thianaphthene 2 carboxamide: Into a 500 ml. flask equipped with an agitator, a thermometer and a dropping funnel, there are introduced 33 g. (0.13 mole) of methyl 1,1-dioxy-3-methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxylate and 165 ml. of ethylene glycol.

This is heated at 110 C. to obtain a dissolution of the product and the temperature is allowed to return to 30 C. At that time there are added dropwise through the dropping funnel 18 g. (0.15 mole) of diethylaminoethylamine. The reaction is violent. The temperature rises rapidly to 50 C. When the introduction is finished, agitation is continued for an hour at about 25 C. Then 600 ml. of water are added and the product obtained is drained. This product is recrystallized in 100 ml. of absolute alcohol. There are obtained 39 g. (yield: 81%) of N-(diethylaminoethyl) 1,1 dioxy 3 methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide (m.p.: 135136 C.).

Stage G.Hydrochloride of N-(diethylaminoethyl)1, 1-dioxy-S-methoxy-thianaphthene 2 carboxamide: The

6 product obtained in the preceding Stage F is dissolved in 150 ml. of absolute alcohol and there is added an alcoholic solution of 3.4 g. of gaseous hydrochloric acid in 1 liter of alcohol. The hydrochloride of N-(diethylaminoethyl )-1, 1-dioxy-3-methoxy-thianaphthene-2-carboxamide formed precipitates. It is drained, washed in alcohol and air-dried. It is a white solid. (m.p.: 203 C.) (yield: 94%

EXAMPLE IV N- 1 -ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl -3 -methoxy-thianaphthene- 1, 1-dioxy-2-carboxamide Stages A through E are the same as those described in Example III.

Stage F.Into a 1 liter flask equipped with an agitator, a thermometer and a dropping funnel, there are introduced 57 g. (0.224 mole) of methyl 3-methoXy-thianaphthene-l,1-dioxy-2-carboxylate and 285 ml. of ethylene glycol. The mixture is heated to 40 C. and at that temperature there are added dropwise 29 g. (0.225 mole) of 1-ethyl-2-aminomethylpyrrolidine. After the introduction is terminated, agitation is continued for 3 hours. The mixture is cooled and 1 liter of Water is added. The solid product obtained is drained, Washed with water and dried. After recrystallization of this product in alcohol, there are obtained 61 g. (yield: 78%) of N-(1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl-3-methoxy-thianaphthene-1,1-dioxy-2 carboxamide (m.p.: 112-113 C.).

Stage G.Hydrochloride of N-(l ethyI-Z-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-methoxy-thianaphthene 1,1 dioxy-2-carboxamide: 44 g. of N-(l ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-methoxy-thianaphthene-1,1-dioxy 2 carboxamide are dissolved in ml. of absolute alcohol. To this solution are added 4.6 g. of gaseous hydrochloric acid dissolved in 30 ml. of alcohol. The hydrochloride of N-(l-ethyl-Z-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-methoxy-thianaphthene-1,1-dioxy-2-carboxamide formed is drained, washed on a filter with absolute alcohol and dried. There are obtained 47 g. of a white solid (yield: 96.5% (m.p.: 212213 C.).

EXAMPLE V N- (diethylaminoethyl) -3 ,5 6-trimethoxy-thianaphthene-2- carboxamide Stage A.Methyl 3,4-dimethoxy-6-nitro-benzoate: In a 2 liter flask equipped with an agitator, there are introduced 560 ml. of 40% nitric acid, then 144 g. (0.74 mole) of methyl 3,4-dimethoxy benzoate. Agitation is maintained at room temperature. Little by little, the liquid becomes thicker and at the end of four hours there is obtained a thick paste. It is allowed to stand overnight. The nitric derivative is diluted with a little Water, drained and washed with Water until neutralized. There are obtained 144 g. (yield: 81%) of methyl 3,4-dimethoxy-6-nitro-benzoate (m.p.: 143144 C.).

Stage B.-Methyl 3,4-dimethoxy-G-aminobenzoate: In an hydrogenating autoclave, there are placed 144 g. of methyl 3,4-dimethoxy-6-nitro-benzoate, 300 ml. of tetrahydrofuran and 3 coffee spoonfuls of Raney nickel. Hydrogenation occurs at about 35 C. In 20 minutes, the pressure drop is 80 kg. It is cooled, the nickel tfiltered and the tetrahydrofuran removed under vacuum. There are obtained 123 g. (97%) of methyl 3,4-dimethoxy-6-aminobenzoate (m.p.: C.).

Stage C.2-Carboxymethyl-thio-4,5-dimethoxy benzoic acid: Into a 2 liter flask equipped with an agitator, a thermometer and a dropping funnel, there are introduced 113 g. (0.54 mole) of methyl 3,4-dimethoxy-6-amino-benzoate, 215 ml. of water and 107 m1. of concentrated hydrochloric acid. A thick suspension is obtained which is heated to complete dissolution, then cooled to 0 C. so that the hydrochloride formed crystalizes. Then there is introduced dropwise a solution of 37 g. of sodium nitrite in 275 ml. of water, the temperature being maintained between 0 and 5 C. The precipitate dissolves progressively. There is obtained a clear solution which is neutralized by the addition of 18 g. of potassium carbonate, so as to raise the pH to 4.

In a 2 liter flask equipped with an agitator, a thermometer and a dropping funnel, there are dissolved 128 g. of potassium xanthate in 220 ml. of water. The solution is heated at 75 C. and then pours slowly, dropwise, the diazoic solution obtained previously. The xanthogenic ester formed separates in the form of an oily bed. It is allowed to cool. The organic product is extracted in ether. The etherized solution is washed in soda, then in water and dried on sodium sulfate. 160 g. of the xanthogenic derivative is obtained (yield: 94%).

To the xanthogenic derivative is added a hydroalcoholic solution of potash obtained by dissolving 130 g. of potassum hydroxide in a mixture of 415 ml. of alcohol and 70 ml. of water. It is heated at reflux and cooled. The solution is diluted with 3 liters of Water and the acid precipitated with 180 ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid.

After cooling, it is drained and washed with water until the chlorine ions disappear. The raw and moist product thus obtained is immediately put in reaction with the sodium chloroacetate. By adding to this product 48 g. of chloracetic acid dissolved in 36 ml. of water and 50 ml. of soda and heating the mixture obtained at reflux for 3 hours, there is obtained a cloudy solution which is diluted with 2 liters of water and filtered after passage through charcoal. The 2 carboxy-rnethylthio-4,5-dimethoxy benzoic acid formed is then precipitated by addition of 70 ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid. It is drained, washed in water until the chlorine ions are eliminated and dried at ordinary temperature. There are obtained 111 g. of product (yield: 77% (m.p.: 227228 C.

Stage D.Methyl 2-(carbomethoxymethylthio)-4,5-dimethoxy-benzoate: Into a 1 liter flask equiped with a reflux refrigerant, are put 300 g. of methyl alcohol and 164 g. of 100% sulfuric acid are poured in, in small portions.

Then 110 g. of 2-carboxymethylthio-4,S-dimethoxy-ben- I zoic acid are added. The organic acid dissolves little by little and after heating for 3 hours, the ester begins to crystallize. The reflux is contained for 9 hours. The reaction mixture is then poured into 3 liters of water containing 195 g. of sodium carbonate. The methyl 2-carbomethoxymethylthio 4,5 dimethoxy-benzoate formed is drained, washed in water until the sulfate ions are eliminated, and air-dried. There are obtained 105 g. of product (yield: 86%) (m.p.: 120-121 C.).

Stage E.-Methyl 3 hydroxy-S,6-dimethoxy-thianaphthene 2 carboxylate: In a 1 liter flask equipped with an impervious agitator, a reflux refrigerant and a thermometer, there are dissolved 8 g. of sodium in 315 ml. of alcohol. Then 105 g. (0.35 mole) of methyl 2-carbomethoxymethylthio 4,5 dimethoxy-benzoate are introduced in small portions. The ester begins to dissolve and then the sodium salt precipitates rapidly.

When the introduction is ended, the mixture is heated at reflux for 3 hours. The precipitate is then redissolved in 3 liters of water. There remains an insoluble gelatinous substance which is filtered. The methyl 3-hydroxy-5,6-dimethoxy thianaphthene 2 carboxylate formed is pre cipitated by the addition of 70 ml. of acetic acid. The precipitate is drained, washed in water and dried at 60 C. There are obtained 82 g. of product (yield: 88%) (m.p.: 184-185 C.).

Stage F.Methyl 3,5,6 trimethoxy-thianaphthene 2- carboxylate: In a 2 liter flask equipped with an impervious agitator, a reflux refrigerant and a thermometer, there are introduced 82 g. (0.305 mole) of methyl 3-hydroxy-5,6- dimethoxy-thianaphthene-2-carboxylate, 575 ml. of acetone and 42 g. of potassium carbonate. There are added 42 g. of methyl sulfate in small portions. The mixture is heated at reflux for 5 hours. Then the acetone is distilled and the residue recovered with 2 liters of water.

The methyl 3,5,6-trimethoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxylate formed precipates. It is drained, washed with water and air-dried. There are obtained 83 g. of product melting at 132133 C. (yield:

Stage G.N (diethylaminoethyl) 3,5,6-trimethoxythianaphthene 2 carboxamide: In a 250 ml. flask with a Vigreux column of 40 cm., there are introduced 32 g. (0.113 mol) of methyl 3,5,6-trimethoxy-thianaphthene-Z- carboxylate, 90 ml. of xylene, 20 g. of diethylaminoethylamine and 5.7 g. of aluminum isopropylate. There is obtained a suspension which is heated gently so as to distill the alcohol formed in the form of its azeotrope with the xylene. The duration of the reaction is 1 /2 hours in total. After cooling, the solution is recovered with 400 ml. of water and 30 ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid.

The N (diethylaminoethyl) 3,5,6-trimethoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide formed passes in the aqueous solution in the form of hydrochloride. The aqueous solution is filtered and the amine is precipitated with 35 ml. of soda until turning red to phenolphthalein.

After cooling, it is drained, Washed with water until the chlorine ions are eliminated and dried at 40 C. There are obtained 23 g. (yield: 56%) of N (diethylaminoethyl) 3,5,6-trimethoxy-thianaphthene 2 carboxamide (m.p.: 128129 C.).

EXAMPLE VI N-( l-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl -3 ,5 ,6-trimethoxythianaphthene-2-carboxamide Stages A through F are the same as those described in Example V.

Stage G.-N (l-ethyl 2 pyrrolidylmethyl) 3,5,6- trimethoxy-thianaphthene-2-carboxamide: In a 1 liter flask with a 40 cm. Vigreux column, there are introduced 85 g. (0.3 mole) of methyl 3,5,6-trimethoxy-thianaphthene-Z- carboxylate, 250 ml. of xylene, 46 g. of 1-ethyl-2-aminomethyl-pyrrolidine and 15.5 g. of aluminum isopropylate and the flask is gently heated so as to distill the alcohol in the form of its azeotrope with xylene. The reaction lasts about 1 hour. The solution obtained is recovered, after cooling, with 600 ml. of water and 85 ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid. The aqueous solution is decanted and the xylene layer is washed twice with hydrochloric water.

The aqueous solutions are joined, filtered with charcoal and the base is precipitated with ml. of soda lye. It is a liquid which is decanted. The aqueous solution is extracted in methylene chloride and the organic solution dried on potassium carbonate.

The solvent is then distilled under vacuum to a constant weight. The residue is recrystallized in 60 ml. of isopropyl alcohol. There are obtained 29 g. (yield: 30%) of N- (1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl) 3,5,6-trimethoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide (m.p.: 113-114" C.).

EXAMPLE VII N- (diethylaminoethyl) -3-methoxy-S-amino-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide Stage A.2 carboxyrnethylthio 5 nitrobenzoic acid: In a 5 liter flask equipped with an impervious agitator, a reflux refrigerant and a thermometer, there are introduced 146 g. (0.72 mole) of 2-chloro-5-nitro-benzoic acid and 2200 ml. of Cellosolve. There is obtained a solution to which is added 181 g. of sodium bicarbonate and 66 g. of thio-glycolic acid. The mixture is refluxed. There is very rapid precipitation of the sodium salt of the carboxymethylthro acid formed. After 3% hours of reflux, the heating 15 stopped, and the sodium salt is cooled, drained and washed on a filter with 200 ml. of Cellosolve. This salt is then redissolved in water and the acid is precipitated with ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid. It is drained, washed with water until the chloride ions are eliminated and dried at 50 C. There are obtained 159 g. (y eld: 86%) 0f Z-carboxymethylthio 5 nitro-benzoic acid (m.p.: 216217 C.).

Stage B.Methyl 2- (carbomethoxymethylthio) -5-nitrobenzoate: In a 2 liter flask equipped with a reflux and refrigerant, there are introduced 465 g. of methyl alcohol and 250 g. of sulfuric acid poured in small portions. There are added 159 (0.62 mole) of 2-carbomethoxymethylthio- 5-nitro-benzoic acid. The mixture is refluxed for 9 hours. It is cooled and the reaction mixture is poured into 6 liters of water containing 270 g. of sodium carbonate.

The methyl 2 (carbomethoxymethylthio) 5 nitrobenzoate formed is drained, washed with water until the sulfate ions are eliminated and dried at 40 C. There are obtained 170 g. of product (yield: 96%) (m.p.: 116 120 C.).

Stage C.Methyl 3 hydroxy-S-nitro-thianaphthene-2- carboxylate: In a two-tube, 3 liter flask, there are dissolved 13.7 g. of sodium in 510 ml. of methyl alcohol; then there are mounted on the flask an impervious agitator, a reflux, refrigerant and a thermometer. There are introduced 170 g. (0.6 mole) of methyl 2-carbomethoxymethylthio-5-nitro-benzoate in small portions.

Agitation is continued for 5 hours. Then the thianaphthene formed is precipitated by the addition of 5 liters of water and 300 ml. of acetic acid. The product obtained is drained, was in water until neutralized and dried at 50 C. There are obtained 58 g. (yield: 98%) of methyl 3 -5 hydroxy S-nitro-thianaphthene-2-carboxylate (m.p.: 21 C.).

Stage D.Methyl 3 methoxy-S-nitro-thianaphthene- 2-carboxylate: In a 3 liter flask equipped with an impervious agitator, a reflux refrigerant and a thermometer, there are introduced 128 g. (0.50 mole) of methyl 3- hydroxy-5-nitro-thianaphthene-2-carboxylate, 900 ml. of acetone, 70 g. of methyl sulfate and 70 g. of potassium carbonate. A suspension is obtained which is heated at 40 C. It forms a yellow mass which becomes more and more thick. After 12 hours of heating, 9 liters of water are added which dissolve the mineral salts. The methyl 3 methoxy 5 nitro-thianaphthene-Z-carboxylate thus formed is drained, washed with water and dried at 40 C. There are obtained 130 g. of product (yield: 96%) melting at 163 C.

Stage E.In a flask equipped with an agitator and a thermometer, there are introduced 106 g. (0.4 mole) of methyl 3 methoxy-5-nitro-thianaphthene-2-carboxylate, 630 ml. of ethylene glycol and 30 g. of diethylaminoethylenediamine. There is obtained a thick mass diflicult to agitate. The reaction mixture is maintained at 60 C. for 24 hours. The precipitate is then recovered with 3 liters of water and redissolved by the addition of acetic acid. There remains an unimportant insoluble which is filtered. The solution is then treated with 200 ml. of 24% ammonia. The N (diethylaminoethyl)-3-methoxy-5-nitrothianaphthene-2-carboxamide is filtered, washed on a filter with water and dried. It is a white solid (m.p.: 175 C.).

Stage F.-N- (diethylaminoethyl -5-amino-3-methoxythianaphthene-2-carboxamide: The nitrited derivative obtained in stage E is placed in an autoclave under pressure with 300 ml. of tetrahydrofuran and two coffee spoons of Raney nickel. Hydrogenation is carried out at a temperature of 40 C. and is completed in about 1 hour.

After cooling, the solution of tetrahydrofuran is filtered to separate the Raney nickel, is concentrated on a waterbath and the product obtained is precipitated by the addition of 350 ml. of water. It is in the form of pale yellow crystals (m.p.: 104 C.). The hydrochloride of this corresponding base is a White solid melting at 185 C.

EXAMPLE VIII N- (dimethylaminoethyl) -3 -methoxy-5-aminothianaphthene-Z-carboxamide Stage A through D are the same as described in Example VII.

Stage E.3 Methoxy 5 nitro-thianaphthene-Z-carboxylic acid: In a 2 liter flask equipped with a reflux refrigerant, there are introduced 140 g. (0.545 mole) of methyl 3 rnethoxy-5-nitro-thianaphthene-2-carboxylate, 425 ml. of alcohol, 425 ml. of water and 60 ml. of soda lye (0.545 m0le+10% excess). The mixture is heated for 4 hours in a bain-marie. The sodium salt precipitates. The acid is precipitated by adding gently 60 ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid. The gelatinous mass obtained is agitated for several hours until a crytallized product is obtained. The 3 methoxy S-nitro-thianaphthene-Zcarboxylic acid is drained, washed with water and dried at 60 C. (yield: 98%) (m.p.: 262265 C.).

Stage F.3-Methoxy-S-nitro-thianaphthene-2-carbonyl chloride: In a 500 ml. flask equipped with a reflux refrigerant, 174 g. of thionyl chloride (4X 0.366 mole) are introduced and then a half portion of 93 g. (0.366 mole) of the organic acid is added before reacting. Partial dissolution of the acid is observed at the end of one hour. After cooling, the remaining portion of acid is added. It is heated to 80 C. When the reaction is completed, the excess thionyl chloride is distilled under vacuum. There are obtained 98 g. (99%) of 3-methoxy- 5-nitro-thianaphthene-Z-carbonyl chloride (m.p.: 167- 170 0.).

Stage G.N- (dimethylaminoethyl) -3-methoXy-5-nitrothianaphthene-2-carboxamide hydrochloride: In a 1 liter flask equipped with an agitator and a thermometer, there are introduced 470 ml. of chloroform and 50 g. of dimethlformamide. It is cooled to between +5 and +10 C. and 110 g. of 3-methoxy-5-nitro-thianaphthene-2-carbonyl chloride are added fractionally so as to maintain the temperature. The introduction takes about 2 hours. Agitation is continued overnight at room temperature. The following day a light insoluble is filtered and ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid are added to the chloroform solution. The N (dimethylaminoethyl) 3- methoxy 5 nitro-thianaphthene-2-carboxamide hydrochloride precipitates in the form of a yellow product which is drained and dried at C. (yield: 66%) (m.p.: 186 C).

Stage H.N (dimethylaminoethyl) 3 methoxy-S- amino-thianaphthene-2-carboxamide dihydrochloride: 96 g. of N (dimethylaminoethyl) 3-methoxy-5-nitro-thia naphthene-Z-carboxamide hydrochloride in 410 ml. of water in the presence of 2 coffee spoons of Raney nickel are hydrogenated under pressure at a temperature of C. After filtration of the nickel, the solution is made alkaline with 50 ml. of 30% ammonia. The base precipitates. It is drained, washed with water and dried. There are obtained g. of product.

The product is redissolved in 375 ml. of absolute alcohol, filtered on plant charcoal, and the solution is acidified by an alcohol solution of hydrochloric acid. The N (dimethylaminethyl) 3-methoxy-S-amino-thianaphthene 2 carboxamide dihydrochloride thus formed is drained, washed with alcohol and dried. There are obtained 60 g. (yield: 61%) of white crystals (m.p.: 210 C.).

EXAMPLE IX Racemic N-( 1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-rnethoxy-5- amino-thianaphthene-2-carboxamide ammonia. There are obtained 47 g. of N-(l-ethyl-Z- 1 1 pyrrolidylmethyl) 3 methoxy-S-nitro-thianaphthene-Z- carboxamide (yield: 45.5%) (m.p.: 96

Stage F.N-( l-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl-3-methoxy amino-thianaphthene-2-carboxamide: 47 g. of 1-ethyl-2- pyrrolidylmethyl-3-methoxy-5-nitro thianaphthene 2- carboxamide dissolved in 140 ml. of tetrahydrofuran in the presence of 2 coffee spoons of Raney nickel are hydrogenated under pressure at a temperature of 60 C. After filtration of the nickel, the tetrahydrofuran is distilled and there remain 68 g. of N-(1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl) 3-methoxy-5-amino-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide which are recovered with 100 ml. of methylene chloride.

The methylene chloride is dried with sodium sulfate, then distilled under vacuum to a constant weight. The base obtained is then dissolved in warm alcohol and a solution of 14 ml. of dry hydrochloric acid in 100 ml. of absolute alcohol is added. The dihydrochloride of N-(1-ethyl-2- pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-methoxy-S-amino-thianaphthene 2- carboxamide formed precipitates. It is dried at low temperature, washed and dried at room temperature. White crystals are obtained (m.p.: 195 C.).

EXAMPLE X Levo N-(1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-methoxy-5-aminothianaphthene-2-carboxamide Stages A through F are the same as those described in Example VIII.

Stage G.Levo N-(1-ethyl-2-pyrr0lidylmethyl)-3-methoxy-S-nitro-thianaphthene 2 carboxamide: In a flask equipped with an agitator and a thermometer, there are introduced 55 g. (0.427 mole) of levo 1-ethyl-2-aminomethyl-pyrrolidine and 470 ml. of chloroform. A solution is obtained to which is added fractionally, 116 g. (0.427 mole) of 3-methoxy-5-nitro-thianaphthene-2 carbonyl chloride in powdered form at 12 C. When the introduction is completed, the temperature is allowed to rise and agitation is continued for several hours. After the addition of 200 ml. of water, all of the chloroform is distilled. The hydrochloride crystallizes. There are added 250 ml. of water and heating is continued to total dissolution. There remains an insoluble which is filtered with heat (9 g.). The hydrochloride crystallizes on cooling. It is redissolved by heat and 43 ml. of soda lye are added. The base precipitates. After cooling, it is drained, washed with water and dried at 50 C. There are obtained 143 g. (yield: 92%) of levo N-(1-ethyl-Z-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3- methoxy-S-nitrO-thianaphthene 2 carboxamide (m.p.: IDS-106 C.).

Stage H.-Levo N-(l-ethyl-Z pyrrolidylmethyl) 3- methoxy-S-amino-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide: 127 g. (0.349 mole) of levo N-(1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3- methoxy-S-nitro-thianaphthene-2 carboxamide dissolved in 350 ml. of water and 29.5 ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid in the presence of 2 coffee spoons of Raney nickel are hydrogenated under pressure at a temperature of 55 C. After filtration of the nickel, the amine base is precipitated with 60 ml. of ammonia and recovered with methylene chloride. The aqueous solution is extracted in methylene chloride and the organic solution is dried with potassium carbonate. The methylene chloride is then distilled under vacuum. The base obtained is recrystallized in acetonitrile and then in dioxan. The base obtained is purified by passage through dihydrochloride and again through the free base. There are obtained 47.5 g. (yield: 40%) of levo N-(l-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-methoxy-5-amino-thianaphthene-2 carboxamide (m.p.: 101102 C.); [zx] 45 (sol. 5% dimethylformamide) EXAMPLE XI Dextro N-( 1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-methoxy-5- amino-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide Stages A through F are the same as those described in Example VIII.

Stage G.Dextro N(1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3- methoxy-S-amino-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide: In a 1 liter flask equipped with an agitator and a thermometer, there are introduced 46 g. of dextro 1-ethyl-2-aminomethylpyrrolidine and 400 ml. of chloroform and the mixture is cooled to 5 C. There is added, fractionally, 3-methoxy-5-nitro-thianaphthene-Z-carbonyl chloride, the temperature being maintained at between 5 and 10 C. Where the introduction is complete, the mixture is allowed to stand for one night. After the addition of 675 ml. of water, the chloroform is distilled. The residue is then filtered with heat on charcoal. The hydrochloride crystallizes on cooling. It is drained, washed with water and dried at 50 C. There are obtained g. of product, melting at l45150 C.

The hydrochloride is dissolved in 600 ml. of boiling water, the solution is filtered with charcoal and alkalinized with 50 ml. of ammonia. The liquid base solidifies. It is drained, washed with water and dried at 50 C. There are obtained 107 g. of product, melting at 105l08 C.

Stage H.-Dextro N-(l-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl) 3- methoxy-S-amino-thianaphthene-Z carboxamide: 96 g. (0.261 mole) of dextro N-(1-ethyl-'2-pyrroylidylmethyl)- 3-rnethoxy-5-nitro-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide in 285 ml. of water and 21.6 ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid in the presence of 2 coffee spoons of Raney nickel under agitation are hydrogenated under pressure. After cooling, the nickel is filtered and the base is precipitated by the addition of ammonia. It is then drained, washed with water and dried at 40 C. The base obtained is purified by successive passage in dihydrochloride and then in the free base. There is obtained dextro N-( 1-ethyl-2- pyrroylidylmethyl)-3-methoxy-5-amino thianaphthene- 2-carboxamide with a rendering of 43% (m.p.: 104-106 C.); [06 +45 (solution 5% dimethylformamide).

The acid addition salts of the 3-alkoxy-thianaphthene-2- carboxamides of this invention may be produced by reacting the carboxamide with a mineral acid such as hydrobromic acid or an organic acid such as ethane sulfonic acid. The quaternary ammonium salts of such carboxamide may be produced by reacting the carboxamide base with an aliphatic or aromatic alkylating agent, such as methyl chloride, methyl bromide, methyl iodide, dimethyl sulfate, methyl benzene sulfonate, methyl p-toluene sulfonate, ethyl bromide, propyl bromide or benzyl chloride.

EXAMPLE XII N-(1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-methoxy-5-chlorothianaphthene-2-carboxamide hydrochloride In a 3 liter flask equipped with an air-tight agitator, a solution of sodium methylate is prepared by dissolving 12.65 g. of sodium in 700 ml. of methanol. 151 g. of (2-carbomethoxy-methylthio)-5 methyl chlorobenzoate are added fractionally. The mixture is allowed to react without heating for one day and then 65 ml. of acetic acid are added which precipitates the 3-hydroxy-5chlor0- thianaphthene-Z-methyl carboxylate. It has a melting point of 158 C. The precipitate is washed and dried. It is placed in suspension in 625 ml. of acetone with 71 g. of methyl sulfate. It is heated to 40 C. and 71 g. of potassium carbonate are added. It is refluxed for 3 hours. 500 ml. of acetone are distilled and the residue is recovered in 2 liters of water. The 3-methoxy-5-chloro-thianaphthene-2-methyl carboxylate precipitates. It is recovered and then dissolved in 500 ml. of alcohol at 95 C. 51 ml. of 30% sod-a are added and reflux is maintained for one hour. Water is added to dissolve the sodium salt formed and the insoluble traces are filtered. The 3- methoxy-S-chloro-thianaphthene-Z-carboxylic acid is precipitated with 50 ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid. The g. of acid obtained (0.6 mole) are introduced, in two portions, into a flask containing 357 g. of thionyl chloride. It is heated to 60 C. to aid dissolution and then the second portion is added. It is refluxed to obtain N- (morpholinopropyl) -3 -ethoxy-5 -bromothianaphthene- 2-carboxamide-phosphate Into a 250 ml. flask, equipped with an air-tight agitator, an ascending refrigerant and a themometer, there are introduced 30 g. of 3-ethoxy-5-bromothianaphthene-2- carboxylic acid. 36 ml. of thionyl chloride are added and the mixture is heated at 70 C. for 2 hours. The excess of thionyl chloride is then removed to obtain 32 g. of acid chlo'ride melting at 117-ll8 C.

In a 500 ml. flask, 14.4 g. of morpholinopropylamine are dissolved in 110 ml. of methylethylketone. The acid chloride is added under agitation and cooled at C., avoiding going below 5 C. When the addition is complete, the temperature is allowed to go to 22 C. The crystals of hydrochloride formed are dried and washed with 30 ml. of methylethylketone. They are dissolved in 200 ml. of water and the carboxamide is precipitated with 50 m1fof ammonia. It is extracted with sulfuric ether and the etherized extracts washed in water The other is evaporated to obtain 26 g. .of N-morpholinopropyl-3-ethoXy-5- bromothianaphthene-Z-carboxamide.

The carboxamide is dissolved in 26 ml. of absolute alcohol and 7 g. of orthophosphoric acid dissolved in 10 'ml. of absolute alcohol are added. The mixture is cooled and agitated. The phosphate crystallizes. It is separated, washed in alcoholand dried. Its melting point is 178 C.

EXAMPLE XIV Into a 1 liter flask, equipped with a mechanical agitator and a thermometer, are introduced 45 g. of morpholinoethylamine dissolved in 384 ml. of chloroform. It is cooled to 3 C. and 90 g. of 3-methoxy-S-nitro-thianaphthene-Z-carboxyl chloride by fractions are introduced, the temperature being maintained between 5 and 10 C. When the introduction is completed, it is left under agitation at room temperature for 4 to 5 hours. It is allowed to stand for one night. The N-(morp'holinoethyl)-3-methoxy-5 nitrothianaphthene 2'- carboxamide cr'ystallizes.,It is dried, washed with a little acetone and dried again."107 g. of crystals are obtained, having a melting point of 250 C. (Yield: 80%.)

1 4 EXAMPLE XV N (pyrrolidinoethyl -3-ethoxy-5 -bromo-thianaphthene- Z-carboxamide hydrochloride Into a 500 ml. flask, equipped with a mechanical agitator, a thermometer and 'a dropping funnel, there are introduced 12 g. of pyrrolidinoethylamine dissolved in 150 ml. of methylethylketone. It is cooled at 0 C. and 32 g. of 3-ethoxy-5-bromo-thiananphthene-Z canboxyl chloride are introduced fractionally, the temperature being maintained below 10 C.

When the addition is complete, the mixture is agitated for one hour. The methylethylketone is distilled under vacuum and the residue is recovered with ammonia to precipitate the base. It is extracted with chloroform, and after being washed in water, it is dried with anhydrous potassium carbonate. The chloroform is distilled to 0btain the free base in the form of a red liquid.

The free base obtained [N (pyrrolidinoethyl) 3- ethoxy-S-bromo-thianaphthene 2 carboxamide] is dissolved in absolute ethanol and the hydrochloride is obtained by the addition of dry hydrochloric acid in ethanol. The precipitate obtained is recrystallized twice to give 20 g. of hydrochloride melting :at 166 C. (Yield: 46%.)

EXAMPLE XVI N- (pyrrolidinoethy) -3-ethoxy-S-nitrothianaphthene-Z-carboxamide hydrochloride In a 2 liter flask equipped with a mechanical agitator, there are dissolved g. of 3-hydroxy-5-nitro-thianaphthene-Z-methyl carboxylate in 700 ml. of methylethylketone and 79 g. of anhydrous potassium carbonate are added. It is refluxed and 50 ml. of dimethyl sulfate are added. It is refluxed for 8 hours and is diluted with water to precipitate 3-ethoxy-S-nitro-thianaphthene-L methyl carboxylate. It is Washed in water and dried at 50 C.

In a 500 ml. flask, 50 g. of 3-ethoxy-5-nitro-thianphthene-Z-methyl carboxylate obtained as above, are agitated with 135 m1. of ethanol, ml. of water and 30 m1. of sodium hydroxide at 36 B. It is refluxed for 2 hours, then poured into 300 ml. of water and 3-ethoxy-5-nitrothianaphthene-Z-carboxylic acid is precipitated with 40 ml. of hydrochloric acid, is washed and dried. The chloride of this acid is made by the addition of 100 ml. of thionyl chloride to 39 g. of acid.

20 g. of pyrrolidinoethylamine are dissolved in 100 ml. of chloroform and this solution is cooled at 0 C. The acid chloride prepared above is introduced, the temperature being maintained between 0 and 5 C. The precipitate is then agitated -for 3 hours before drying and washing it with a few milliliters of chloroform.

50 g. of N-(pyrrolidinoethyl)-3-ethoxy-5-nitro-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide hydrochloride are obtained having a melting point of 210 C.

EXAMP'IJE VXII N- (pyrrolidinoethyl)-3-ethoxy-5-amino-thianaphthene-Z- carboxamide hydrochloride In a 1 liter autoclave, 50 g. of hydrochloride obtained as above are combined with 300 ml. of water and 3 coffee spoonfuls of Raney nickel. Hydrogen is passed through to attain kg. of pressure, at 30 C. It is then heated at 70 C. and agitated for 3 hours before cooling. The hydrogenation is then stopped, the nickel separated and the product sought precipitated with 50 ml. of ammonia. The product is washed and dried. It has a melting point of 126 C.

toxicity entirely compatible with therapeutic use. The results are given in the following table:

DLs base, mg./kg.

Compositions 1V. LP. S.C. P.O.

N-(diethylaminoethyl)3-m0thoxy-thianaphthene-2-carboxamide 25.8-29.5 105-114 164-168 273-286 N -(diethy1aminoeth yl) -3-methoxy-5-an1inothianapl1tl1ene-2- cnrboxamide 49.9 526 109-112 125 242-273 N-(diethylaminoethyl)3-5-6 trimcthoxy-thianaphthone-Z- earboxamide 36. 4'37 54-61. 5 N-(1-0thyl-2-pyrrolidyhnethyl)3-methoxy-thiauaphthene 2 carboxaruide 18. 9-113 124-134 159 306-333 N-(l-cthyl-Z-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-1neth0xy-5-arniuotl1ianaphthenc- 2-ca1'boxarnide 31. 4-33. 1 91.9 923 86.4-94.2 N-(1-othyl-Z-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-5-6i;rimethoxythianaphthene2- carboxamide 36-36. 9 70-76 60-65 N-(diethylaminoethyl)-1-1-diox 3-metl10xytl1ianaphthene-Z- carboxanu'de 88 257-260 447-451 1 106 N(1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl) oxy-3-meth0xythianaphthene-fmarboxamide 45- 3 149-159 253 281 The antiemetic action of these compositions on the vomiting centers was studied in the dog with the aid of 9 DE B e apomorphine following the technique of Chen and Ensor Compositions: mg./kg./S.C. together with Ducrot and P. Decourt. Lots of 4 dogs were N (diethylaminoethyl) 3 s 6 trimethoxy worked Wlth' thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide The apomorphine was admlnistered subcutaneously in ethyl 2 pyrro1idy1methyl) dosage of 0.10 mg/kg. The compositions studied were 2 thoxshthianaphthene z carboxamide 24.2 administered 30 minutes before, also subcutaneously. The N (1 ethy1 2 pyrrolidylmethyl) 3 r'ne vomitings were counted during the 30 minutes following thoxy amino thianaphthene z carbox the injection of the apomorphine. amide 17 3 (7 h) The following numbers were arrived at from the exii'i3 56 56555553 ];35:62;

- o the perimental results for many of the compositions f methoxy thlanaphthene 2 carbox present invention. amide 8 (7 h) Rate of Protection in Dosages of 250 Compositions: ig/kg. Base, percent N -(diethy1aminoethyl) 3 methoxythianaphthene- 2-carboxamide 100 N (dimethylaminoethyl) 3 methoxy 5 aminothianaphthene-2-carboxamide N (diethylaminoethyl) 3 methoxy 5 aminothianaphthene-Z-carboxamide N (diethylaminoethyl) 3 5 6 trirnethoxy-thianaphthene-2-carboxamide N (l ethyl 2 pyrrolidylmethyl) 3-methoxythianaphthene-Z-carboxamide N (1 ethyl 2 pyrrolidylmethyl) S-methoxy-S- amino thianaphthene 2 carboxamide (Racernic mixture of levo and dextro forms) N (1 ethyl 2 pyrrolidylmethyl) 3-methoxy-5- amino-thianaphthene-2-carboxamide (levo form) N (l ethyl 2 pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-rnethoxy-5- amino thianaphthene 2 carboxamide (dextro form) N (1 ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-5-6-trimethoxythianaphthene-2-carboxamide N (diethylaminoethyl) 1 dioxy-3-methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide N (1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidylmethyl)-1-di0xy-3-methoxythianaphthene-Z-carboxamide 100 Other pharamcological properties of these compositions were proved by means of various tests which showed their excellent modifying action on the central nervous system. These tests are summarized in the following tables for many of the compositions of this invention.

CATALEPTIC ACTIVITY IN THE MOUSE DEso Base Compositions: mg./kg./S.C.

N-(diethylaminoethyl) B-methoxy thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide 15.9 (7 h). N-(diethylaminoethyl) 3 methoxy 5- amino-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide N-(diethylaminoethyl) 1 dioxy 3-methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide N-(l-ethyl 2 pyrrolidylmethyl)-1-1-dioxy-3 methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide 13.6 (7 h).

ACTION ON MOTILITY OF THE MOUSE (TEST OF WINTER AND FLATAKER) DB Base Compositions: mg./kg./I.P.

N-(diethylaminoethyl) 3 methoxy thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide 14.1 N-(diethylamino) 3 methoxy-S-amino-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide 8.6 N (diethylaminoethyl)-3-5-6-trimethoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide N-(l-ethyl 2 pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-metl1oxythianaphthene-Z-carboxamide 1.9-2.5 N-(l-ethyl 2 pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-methoxy- 5-amino-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide 2.9-3.1 N-(l-ethyl 2 pyrrolidylmethyl)-3-5-6-trimethoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxarnide 31-34 N-(diethylaminoethyl) 1-1-dioxy-3-methoxythianaphthene-Z-carboxamide 97.5

The experimental results have been confirmed in the clinic where the products were administered in the form of tablets or ampoules of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt.

Treatments were made under clinical conditions in accordance with pharmacodynamics, with no manifestation of medicament intolerance.

The compositions of this invention can be administered in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt in pills, injectable or aerosol ampoules, suppositories, granulated sweetener and sweetened syrup.

These medicaments may be administered in the form of ampules, tablets, drops or in drinkable solutions containing pharmaceutically acceptable salts of a compound of this invention. The compounds of this invention with or without other compatible therapeutic ingredients, fillers or adjuvents may be conveniently administered in dosage unit forms. For example, the following formulation may be used for compressed tablet dosage form:

Mg. Active ingredient a 60 Spray dried lactose 266 Starch 20 Magnuesium stearate 4 The daily dosage may vary over wide limits for the treatment of emesis or behavior disturbances as determined by the veterinarian or physician. Desirably, the daily dosage may range from 50 to 500 ,ug./kg.

What is claimed is:

1. A compound selected from the group consisting of 3-alkoxy-thianaphthene-2-carboxamides and the dioxides thereof and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts of said carboxamides, said 3-alkoxy-thianaphthene-2- carboxamides having the formula:

CONH(oH,)..A R2

in which R and R are the same or different and are hydrogen, alkoxy of less than 5 carbon atoms, halogen,

nitro or amino; B is alkyl of less than 5 carbon atoms or allyl; n is 1, 2 or 3; and A is mono alkylamino of less than 7 carbon atoms or di alkylamino of less than 7 carbon atoms.

2. A compound of claim 1 in which A of the formula is diethylamino.

3. A compound of claim 1 in which A of the formula is dimethylamino.

4. A compound of claim 1, said compound being N- (diethylaminoethyl) 3-methoxy-thianaphthene-2-carboxamide.

5. A compound of claim 1, said compound being N- (diethylaminoethyl) 3-methoxy-5-amino-thianaphthene- 2-carboxamide.

6. A compound of claim 1, said compound being N-(dimethylaminoethyl) 3,5,6 trimethoxy-thianaphthene-2- carboxamide.

7. A compound of claim 1, said compound being N-v (diethylaminoethyl) 1, l-dioxy-3-meth0xy-thianaphthene- Z-carboxamide.

8. A compound of claim 1, said compound being a levo or dextro rotary isomer.

No references cited.

DONALD G. DAUS, Primary Examiner J. TOVAR, Assistant Examiner US. Cl. X.R.

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Column 3, line 42, after "methyl" insert-----3--meth0xy- I thienaphthene-Q-ca;rboxylate precipitates. I It---. Column 9, line cancel "was" and substitute therefor 1 ----washed-- Columrii 14 line oorreot' the spelling of 'pyrr olidinoethyl 'f. Column? .16, 7 3 "insert the follosring:

I? N-(oiethylaminoethyl)-l-1dioxy-3 A I methoxy-thianaphthene-Z-carboxamide Claim. the formula should be as follows:

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